selecting the best analyst - appendix d

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SELECTING THEBEST ANALYST

FOR THE JOBA Model Crime Analyst AssessmentProcess for Law Enforcement Agencie

APPENDIX D

C A AP C


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Crime Analyst Assessment Process Comonents Apendix D

Appendix D: Crime Analyst Assessment Process Components

D.1 Rsum Evaluation Key

The following is a rating scale anchored by typical characteristics associated with candidate backgrounds. If you

assign a score that does not match the anchor, provide an explanation below. Circle one number in each category.

Education 1 2 3 4 5

No degree Related A.A. or

unrelated B.A./B.S

Relevant

B.A./B.S

Related Masters

or unrelated Ph.D.

Relevant Ph.D.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Years of Prof. Experience 1 2 3 4 5

None < 1 year 1 3 years 3 5 years 5 or more years

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Law Enforcement Experience 1 2 3 4 5


Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Analyst Experience 1 2 3 4 5


Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Research Experience 1 2 3 4 5


Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Demonstrated Job Commitment 1 2 3 4 5

None (Job hopper) Very limited Some Changes jobs only

for promotion/

greater relevance

Extremely

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Problem-Solving Orientation 1 2 3 4 5

None Very limited Has handled some

problems

Focuses on

problem solving

Extensive problem

solving focus

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Rsum Presentation Quality 1 2 3 4 5

Poor Below average Average Above average Exceptional

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Software/Database Skills 1 2 3 4 5

None Very limited Average Above average Extensive

Other Skills or Experience 1 2 3 4 5

None Very limited Average Very good Excellent

PLEASE Describe: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Multiply total score by 3 = _______/150

By: __________ (initial here)

*FOR SUPERVISORS ONLY: If you use the CAAP for supervisory positions, you will need to adapt the scoring key and total score accordingly.


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Management and/orSupervisory Skills/Experience

1 2 3 4 5

None Very limited Some knowledge

or experience

2 3 years More than 3 years

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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PLEASE Describe: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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D.2 Scoring Key for Writing Sample/Analysis Product

The following is a rating scale anchored by typical characteristics associated with written expression relevant to

this position. In some cases, a sample product (e.g., map, etc.) may take the place of a writing sample. In that case,the product will still be rated on the same general categories. If you assign a score that does not match the anchor,

please provide an explanation below.

Circle one number in each category.

Clarity/Organization

1 2 3 4 5

Highly disorganized,

unclear, and hard to

understand.

Somewhat disorganized

or unclear, and somewhat

hard to understand.

Somewhat clear,

organized, and somewhat

easy to understand

Mostly clear, well

organized, and easy to

understand.

Very clear, well organized,

and very easy to

understand.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Quality of Research or Analysis Product

1 2 3 4 5

Very unprofessional;

content inaccurate; lacks

meaning.

Lacks professionalism;

content weak; meaning

unclear.

Somewhat professional;

acceptable content and

meaning.

Professional; strong

content; very meaningful.

Highly professional;

exceptional content;

highly meaningful.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Presentation Style

1 2 3 4 5

Extensive errors; very

poorly written.

Quite a few errors; writing

is acceptable.

Some errors; writing is

acceptable.

Limited errors; writing is

very good.

Flawless; writing is

exceptional.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Overall Impression

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Below average Average Good Excellent

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Multiply total score by 5 = _______/100

By: __________ (initial here)


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D.3 Candidate Materials

D.3.a Selection Letter and Information Packet

Crime Mapping, Crime Analysis, and Problem Analysis

Training Exercise

ID # _____

DATE:

TO: Candidate Name

FROM:

RE: Crime Analyst Position

Congratulations on being selected to participate in the Crime Analyst Selection Process. For this process, you have

been assigned an ID # (shown above) to use during the assessment. We have scheduled you to participate in our

assessment process on ___________(date). The assessment process will consist of the following: 1) problem

analysis exercise, 2) training presentation, 3) structured panel interview, and 4) a GIS mapping exercise. For items

3 and 4, instructions will be given on the day of the assessment. For item 2, training presentation, you will need to

prepare in advance as follows.

Enclosed in this packet is a CD with actual training slides from a recent Advanced Problem Analysis, Crime Analysis,

& Crime Mapping Training conducted by the Police Foundations Crime Mapping & Problem Analysis Laboratory.Only two of the original sections are included on this CD: (1) Intro to Crime Analysis, Problem Solving, and Problem

Analysis, and (2) Descriptive Spatial Analysis.

Your objective is to prepare to present a 30-minute training session during your assessment process here at the

________________ on _____________ (date/time). Use only the slides that you feel should be included. In

addition, you will be given 10 minutes preparation time before your 30-minute training segment. We will provide

a laptop and PowerPoint projector for you. Your audience for this particular training session is introductory level

participants who have little, if any, knowledge about crime analysis, crime mapping, and problem solving. There will

be _________(insert number) employees who may offer questions after your presentation. Again, feel free to leave

out any slides so that your presentation runs close to the 30-minutes allotted for this exercise. You may save your

training presentation on either a ash drive or preferably a CD to bring in on the day you present.

If you have any questions about this training exercise, please contact ________________ at

________________ (phone).


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D.3.b Sample Candidate Assessment Schedule

Candidate Name

INSERT ASSESSMENT DATE

INSERT ASSESSMENT TIME (from/to)

Time Exercise Length Description

8:30 Problem Analysis/Solving 90 minutes Review details and data regarding a problem ina ctitious city. Write a 23 page summary of

the problem and potential solutions.

10:00 Break 10 minutes

10:10 Training Presentation 40 minutes (10 allotted forsetup)

Using the slides sent to you, present a 30-

minute training session on the material based

on the audience description.

10:50 Structured Panel Interview 3040 minutes Respond to questions from a 35 memberinterview panel.

11:30 GIS Mapping Exercise* 40 minutes Complete a mapping exercise using ArcViewGIS 9.x.

12:10 Debrieng 1020 minutes Meet with Assessment Coordinator to discussnext steps and get exercise feedback.

* Assistance will be available for those not fully familiar with ArcView.

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